Steam cooking apparatus

Abstract

A steam cooking apparatus includes a steam generating unit to generate steam from a supply of water, a steam container to cook food using the steam from the steam generating unit, a steam supply pipe coupled to the steam generating unit in order to supply the steam container with the steam generated by the steam generating unit, a steam pipe coupled to the steam container in order to supply the steam container with the steam passing through the steam supply pipe, and a steam pipe connection tube including a first connection portion coupled with the steam supply pipe and a second connection portion coupled with the steam pipe, the second connection portion coupled with the steam pipe being formed to have a diameter which is expanded toward the steam pipe so as to guide the steam pipe.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the priority benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2011-0040188 filed on Apr. 28, 2011 in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field[0003]The following description relates to a steam cooking apparatus to cook food using steam.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Examples of a general heating cooking apparatus used to cook food include an electronic range using a high frequency, a gas oven to directly apply heat to food using a heater, an electric oven, and the like.[0006]Among these heating cooking apparatuses, in the case of the electronic range, there may be many limitations as to the types of food which may be cooked using the same, and further, the taste of food may be deteriorated, as the food may be dried during cooking. Also, in the case of the gas oven and the electric oven, air having a relatively low density a...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a steam cooking apparatus with an improved structure for joining steam pipes and preventing leaks. The apparatus includes a steam supply pipe, a steam pipe connection tube, and a steam pipe. The steam pipe connection tube has two connection parts, which are connected with the steam supply pipe and a steam container, respectively. The steam pipe has two coupling parts that fit tightly with the steam pipe connection tube, preventing any leaks of steam. This design makes it easy to connect the steam pipes, reduces the risk of leaks, and ensures efficient steam cooking.

Problems solved by technology

Among these heating cooking apparatuses, in the case of the electronic range, there may be many limitations as to the types of food which may be cooked using the same, and further, the taste of food may be deteriorated, as the food may be dried during cooking.

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